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Types of Lumber for Building Furniture

March 22, 2012 By Sozo Staff Leave a Comment

When choosing which type of lumber to use for a project, one must consider all options. Furniture is a favorite project of many craftsmen, but not every type of wood is well-suited to the construction of furniture. There are important factors such as the wood’s color, expense, and stability to take into account before deciding which lumber to use on a project. American black walnut, Appalachian cherry lumber, and Sapele are useful woods for your furniture needs. The following lumber descriptions are provided by the lumber industry experts at J. Gibson McIlvain Company, one of the nation’s oldest and most respected lumber wholesalers.

American Black Walnut Lumber

American black walnut lumber is a prime choice for many home projects. From crafting fine furniture to laying beautiful hardwood floors, American black walnut lumber can bring class and elegance to your home. American black walnut is a dark, fine-grained hardwood and is primarily used to build fine furniture, cabinetry, and decorative woodwork. Although American black walnut lumber tends to be more expensive than other lumbers, the wood is considered a status symbol to any home, and if you’re on a tight budget, it can also be affordable in smaller quantities. American black walnut lumber is well-suited for decorative woodworking and brings richness to any finish, and it is typically easy to work. It also holds screws and nails without splitting and is very easy to carve. With a beautiful luster that ages well, American black walnut lumber is an excellent interior lumber choice.

Appalachian Cherry Lumber

Appalachian cherry lumber is another exceptional choice of lumber for furniture building. A highly prized lumber, Appalachian cherry represents one percent of the total timber and lumber production. It is a special and in-demand lumber that boasts warm tones and a subtle grain pattern. From the sawmills of Pennsylvania and the Ohio Valley, Appalachian cherry lumber is ideal for interior furniture, cabinets, door frames, window frames, and moldings. Appalachian cherry lumber is naturally lighter in color and is initially a shade of pink, but over time, cherry wood’s color deepens into a brownish-red that exhibits beauty and sophistication. Radiating with warmth and beauty, Appalachian cherry lumber is a rewarding lumber to use for any home furnishing project.

Sapele lumber

Sapele lumber is rich in color and appearance. Found in the depths of Africa, Sapele lumber shows an interlocking grain that produces light and dark ribbon stripes throughout the boards, and the lumber is fine and dry, characteristics that make it very gentle on tools. The lumber is very cost-effective compared to woods like Utile or Genuine Mahogany, yet it is still a very high quality lumber. As a very popular wood for both indoor and outdoor applications, Sapele is also extremely versatile.  The lumber is a rich medium to dark reddish brown color and tends to darken in age, and it gives off a distinctively pleasant cedar-like scent.  This lumber is another excellent choice for your home projects.

Choosing the correct lumber for any home furnishing project is vital. American black walnut, Appalachian cherry lumber, and Sapele are useful woods for your furniture needs, but these woods’ uses go well beyond just furniture. J. Gibson McIlvain Company stocks these lumbers in large quantities and also offers a multitude of other options to help meet all of your lumber needs.

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